Lionel Messi has told his friends he thinks Philippe Coutinho is heading to Barcelona.
The Liverpool talisman has been backed to join the Spanish giants.
Barca have launched two bids for the Brazil international, 25.
Reports last weekend claimed Coutinho has agreed a five-year deal with the La Liga giants.
And according to Spanish outlet Diario Gol, Barca talisman Messi reckons the playmaker is heading to the Nou Camp.
They even say the Argentina international has told his friends that Coutinho is joining.
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